With organizations embracing tech-driven transforms, workplaces have undergone an irreversible change. Moving towards a transformative future of work, the expectations of the present generation of the workforce are different from the previous generations. EPAM Systems India Private Limited (EPAM India), a leading digital transformation services and CyberMedia Research (CMR) commissioned a joint study to better understand modern engineers’ aspirations within the emerging workplace. The survey with 800+ engineers from diverse tech roles, aged 23 to 30 with 1 to 7 years of work experience and hailing from 8 major cities in India with the highest concentration of modern engineers revealed some interesting insights.
93% of modern engineers seek upskilling opportunities in AI, Cloud, and other new-age technologies
92% of modern engineers look for opportunities to enhance their problem-solving skills to identify and implement the best solutions.
91% of respondents stated that future developmental and on-job training opportunities are their top expectations from their workplaces
Career Aspirations and Learning
Delving deeper into their career aspirations, the study findings suggest that modern engineers are keen on accelerating their learning curve and expect their organizations to support this by creating learning pathways. In this respect, a significant majority of 80% of survey participants find practices like competency centers crucial for assisting employees in acquiring technical knowledge and developing problem-solving skills. Concerning tech domain preferences, two in every five modern engineers seek to learn Microservice architecture. Java is the most popular programming language, as 55% of participants regarded so. The survey results demonstrated that the career aspirations of modern engineers vary with age. 57% of modern engineers aged 25 years or under look for faster career promotions, whereas more than half of those between 26 and 30 are more invested in exploring career expansion opportunities through learning.
Expectations Regarding Ways of Working
Modern engineers look for a competitive work environment and access to modern tech while achieving a bigger purpose and meaning from their careers. They look for agile and flexible ways of working to stay ahead of the curve. 48% of survey participants find design thinking and nearly equal share said opportunities to express their creativity as key elements of a competitive modern work environment. New-age collaboration and real-time monitoring tools and techniques are considered essential practices for creating an agile working environment by 46% of modern engineers. Nearly half of the respondents stated that a work culture supporting flexibility and work-life balance is crucial for them. Certain aspects, like the flexibility to work from anywhere and anytime, were found to be more critical to modern women engineers than their counterparts.
When asked about their existing companies, the most positive views captured were about the use of real-time monitoring tools and techniques at the current workplaces, as cited 78% of modern engineers. However, survey responses were much less positive regarding a few of their other top expectations. A two-thirds majority of the respondents feel that their existing companies require to focus on working with the latest technologies. Nearly 60% of the participants think their workplaces need to offer more space to express creativity and promote design thinking.
Future Perspective
While organizations are pivoting towards AI and digital transformation, a young, smart, and bold engineer wants to create a more significant impact in society, solving its complex problems, working on what’s latest and with ease in a newly defined work environment. They are invested in shaping their future with clear career aspirations, social innovation, and sustainability goals. Regarding their perspective for the future, 68% and 46% of modern engineers, respectively, believe that Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence will be the demand in the future, enabling enhancing consumer experience and collaboration.
Commenting on the report, Mr Srinivas Reddy, Managing Director (India GDO Head) at EPAM Systems, Inc., said, “The corporate workforce has seen its fair share of transformations that have altered the traditional ways of doing business across different sectors. While most conversations have focused on CxO perspectives and enterprise initiatives, the study is a major step forward in moving the needle beyond the ‘enterprise,’ to the ‘employee’ and specifically towards ‘modern engineers.’ The report reveals some interesting insights, and we are confident that businesses will benefit from this. At EPAM, we have closely monitored the findings and look forward to leveraging these to design our employee engagement and training initiatives.”
École Ducasse and Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts (Escoffier) announced today a new academic partnership offered to Escoffier students interested in pursuing their culinary arts degree with immersive study abroad program at École Ducasse campuses in France.
The partnership is an academic collaboration between Escoffier, the largest culinary school brand in the U.S., and École Ducasse, Culinary School founded by renowned multi-starred chef Alain Ducasse. As a result of the partnership, qualifying students now have the unprecedented opportunity to expand their education and techniques and learn alongside École Ducasse’s renowned instructors at the Paris-based campuses’ state-of-the-art facilities.
“We welcome Escoffier’s next generation of talented students and designed these dedicated pathways to inspire and enhance their educational experiences by learning from our chef instructors, Meilleurs Ouvriers de France, craftsmen, and hospitality experts” said Elise Masurel, managing director, École Ducasse.
Escoffier students who have completed their associate degree or diploma program in culinary arts at Escoffier’s Austin or Boulder campuses, including online distance learning programs, are eligible to enter the second year of Ducasse’s three-year bachelor’s degree in culinary arts and graduate from the prestigious culinary school in Paris, France.
“This is a partnership Auguste Escoffier himself would be proud of,” stated Kirk Bachmann, Escoffier’s Boulder campus presidenPt and provost. “This joint effort is an homage to Auguste’s legacy of chefs supporting one another and always striving to learn and hone techniques,” added Bachmann.
The École Ducasse and Escoffier partnership also includes a wide range of eight to nine-week long study-abroad educational programs for qualifying Escoffier students. Led by École Ducasse’s culinary and pastry chef instructors, the immersive programs are designed to enhance core culinary programs and bring famed chef Alain Ducasse’s culinary vision and French gastronomy to life for students during their stay in France.
Prabhujee English Medium School, a leading educational institution dedicated to fostering creativity and entrepreneurship among its students, recently organized a dynamic design thinking and innovation workshop. The workshop, which took place from May 23 to May 26, was powered by the renowned Singapore-based company Kidspreneurship.
With the aim of equipping students with essential skills for the 21st century, Prabhujee English Medium School partnered with Kidspreneurship to provide a transformative learning experience. The workshop embraced the principles of design thinking, encouraging students to think critically, collaborate effectively, and develop innovative solutions to real-world problems.
During the workshop, students were immersed in a hands-on learning environment that fostered creativity, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial thinking. Through a series of engaging activities, students were challenged to identify and analyze problems, brainstorm ideas, prototype solutions, and test their concepts. They were guided by experienced facilitators from Kidspreneurship, who provided mentorship and insights to nurture their innovative mindset. The workshop, conducted in a hybrid manner had trainers from Singapore and a team of trained facilitators on the ground.
The collaboration with Kidspreneurship offered students access to cutting-edge tools and techniques used in the field of design thinking. Through interactive sessions and group exercises, students learned how to empathize with users, define problem statements, generate ideas, and develop prototypes. The workshop also emphasized the importance of effective communication, teamwork, and adaptability in the innovation process.
The integration of design thinking and entrepreneurship education aligns with Prabhujee English Medium School’s commitment to preparing students for future challenges and opportunities. By empowering students to think creatively, embrace ambiguity, and find innovative solutions, the workshop aimed to foster a culture of entrepreneurship and problem-solving among the participants.
“I am delighted to share that our recent entrepreneurship workshop was incredibly successful! The students who took part exhibited an immense level of excitement and originality. I am certain that they will utilize the skills they acquired during the workshop to make a positive impact in their lives ” said Prabhujee English Medium School’s Principal, Mr. Abhaya Rath. I would like to express my gratitude to Kidspreneurship for their invaluable contribution in making this workshop a resounding success. It was a pleasure to have them as our partners, and I eagerly anticipate future collaborations with them.
The workshop received overwhelmingly positive feedback from both students and parents, with participants expressing enthusiasm for the interactive and collaborative learning environment. Students reported an enhanced ability to approach challenges creatively and expressed an increased interest in entrepreneurship and innovation.
n a bid to amplify awareness about diabetes and to address the growing need for diabetes care and management in the country, BeatO – a comprehensive digital care platform for controlling and reversing diabetes, has partnered with The International Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR) Delhi – a globally recognized and leading healthcare research institute in the country, to launch a competitive course – Certificate in Diabetes Education. This 10-week course is an industry-first collaboration between a health-tech platform and an esteemed educational and research institute in India. The course aims to provide comprehensive training to healthcare professionals which will eventually bridge the gap in the availability of diabetes care educators in India. We envision creating a field force of certified diabetes educators who will significantly contribute to the prevention and control of this life-style disease.
A recent report by FICCI and KPMG, titled “Strengthening healthcare workforce in India: the 2047 agenda”,[1] highlights the need to improve education infrastructure and social benefits to promote healthcare as a preferred profession in the future. The report also states that India has 33.5 health workers per 10,000 population, which is lower than the WHO recommendation of 44.5 skilled health workers per 10,000 persons. The gap between demand and supply of the healthcare workforce and the availability of healthcare education institutes is apparent.
Speaking on the collaboration, Gautam Chopra, the CEO and Founder of BeatO, said, “Diabetes is a significant public health issue in India, and it requires a multidisciplinary approach to manage the condition effectively. We are pleased to announce this diabetes educator certification course in collaboration with IIHMR-Delhi – a leader in the healthcare education space. This partnership is aligned with our mission to provide high-quality diabetes care to people across India. We are confident that this course will help train healthcare professionals who can provide comprehensive diabetes care.”
The Certificate in Diabetes Education aims to address the gap by providing healthcare professionals like paramedical staff, nurses, dietitians, and caretakers working in hospitals, clinics or in the community with necessary skills and knowledge to provide high-quality care to people with diabetes. Through this course the healthcare professionals will gain hands-on experience in diabetes care. BeatO experts will leverage best clinical practices, scientific studies, and vast experience of diabetes care professionals towards practical training components and IIHMR-Delhi will lend technical expertise towards quality assurance, systematic delivery, and certification. Upon completion of the course, the aspirants will receive certification from BeatO and IIHMR-Delhi.
“At BeatO, we are striving continuously to ensure that every person with Diabetes in India has access to quality healthcare, and this course with IIHMR-Delhi is a step in the same direction.”Chopra further added.
The curriculum of the course is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of healthcare professionals in managing diabetes.
“We are delighted to partner with BeatO to launch this unique Certificate in Diabetes Education course,” said Prof. Sutapa B. Neogi, Director of IIHMR-Delhi, a renowned public health specialist. “Designed in collaboration with BeatO, it will equip healthcare professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to provide personalized care to people with diabetes across the nation. Our partnership with BeatO will help pave the way for partnerships between academia and industry in India, which will address the shortage of trained diabetes care professionals in India. We are proud to offer a course in collaboration with BeatO that we strongly believe will improve the quality of diabetes care in the country.”
Course Director Dr. Navneet Agrawal, Chief Clinical Officer at BeatO, added, “Millions of individuals in India are affected by diabetes, a chronic health condition. Numerous consequences, including cardiovascular illness, nerve damage, renal damage, and vision loss, may result from it if it is not managed properly. Doctors prescribe medications and give advice, but the continuity of care and adherence to a proper lifestyle needs constant support from a certified professional. This course will enable and empower people with diabetes, their caretakers and healthcare professionals to ensure that they lead a healthy life and avoid undue complications.”
Diabetes management is intricate therefore to ensure access to quality and affordable healthcare, BeatO aims to establish a standard for specialization through its expertise and knowledge in patient-centric diabetes care.
Hero Vired, India’s premium learning company for professionals and higher education aspirants, announced its recent collaboration with the University of Chicago to launch a one-of-its kind Advanced Certification Program in Data Science & Analytics. The program is designed especially for ambitious coders and programmers who want to pursue a career in data science.
The program is curated for mid-level working professionals to accelerate their career trajectory and aims for students to embrace skills pertinent to the data science domain. This ten and a half month, part-time program includes 228 hours of live sessions. The learners will get a deep-dive experience in the core data science tools, techniques, and methodologies industries use to make critical decisions.
Commenting on the collaboration, Akshay Munjal, Founder and CEO, Hero Vired, said, “At Hero Vired, our top priority has always been our learners, and we are committed to equipping them with critical skills and knowledge they need to prosper in their careers. That is why we are thrilled to announce our partnership with the University of Chicago, which is one of the world’s most influential institutions of higher learning. We will be jointly delivering advanced analytics capabilities to our learners and keep them at the forefront of the rapidly evolving field of data science.
Not only does this program provide academic excellence and real-world expertise, but it is also tailored to meet the needs of professionals who want to drive innovation and growth within and outside their organizations. We are confident that this collaboration with the University of Chicago will be instrumental in helping our learners achieve their career goals and stay competitive in today’s data-driven landscape,” he added.
The collaboration provides comprehensive career services including placement assistance. As part of this program, there will be instructor-led classes by University of Chicago instructors, an orientation session with the University instructors and access to UChicago content for six months post-completion of the program. Students can gain hands-on experience in their chosen field and develop their skills in communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork. With the help of experienced faculty members and a supportive learning environment, students will explore their potential and achieve their academic goals.
Mary Morley Cohen, Managing Director of University of Chicago Professional Education, said, “Our collaboration underscores our commitment to providing world-class educational programs that are not only academically rigorous but also relevant to industry needs. With Hero Vired’s expertise in India’s digital economy and our University’s deep understanding of data science, we are confident that this program will equip the learners with the skills they need to lead in an increasingly data-driven world.”
Learners will connect the dots between Python, statistical models, predictive modeling, and deep learning to yield deep insights into analytical problems. Also, comprehensive learning about data warehousing, engineering, and cloud computing will give them the tools they need to work more effectively and meet the growing demand for data analytics expertise in the workplace. Throughout the course of the program, learners will complete a range of assessments and projects to evaluate their level of knowledge and proficiency.
Extending the current offering of design as a minor, FLAME University has introduced a Bachelor of Design (B.Des) program at the undergraduate level. Rooted in liberal education and centered around experience design, the program will prepare students for a fulfilling career in designing technology-driven human experiences – digital and interactive interfaces, tangible interfaces, different forms of immersive storytelling, service design, and much more.
Announcing the launch of the program,Prof. Dishan Kamdar, Vice-Chancellor, FLAME University,said, “The concept of design today requires professionals to have an understanding of the traditional knowledge combined with elements of simplicity and practicality and yet have a finger on the pulse of the demands of the future. The B.Des program, with experience design as a major, is crafted for the future designer, who will not just be able to envision ideas and execute them, but also innovate by creating thought-provoking concepts. Our design education philosophy aims to equip students with relevant competencies and sharpen their skills through a practical and multi-disciplinary approach. The program, which has been created under the advice of some of the best minds from India and abroad, will be taught by faculty who are experts and bring in real-world experience. By the end of the program, students will be ready to take on challenges regardless of the complexities, showcasing the impact and value that design professionals bring to the table.”
The field of design is no longer just about making; it is about having a systemic view of the world and approaching opportunities and modern world needs through creative and comprehensive resolution. Leveraging the liberal education approach of FLAME University, the B.Des program drives to equip students with relevant and new-generation competencies that make their approach, as designers, holistic.
The program is designed based on the insights offered by 50+ global design experts and is vetted by a very illustrious advisory board that comprises none other than Don Norman (known as the ‘Father of UX Design’), Director of The Design Lab at the University of California, San Diego, USA. The B.Des program will be taught by a talented pool of full-time faculty experts with academic backgrounds from some of the most revered institutions as well as visiting faculty consisting of industry professionals.
The curriculum aims to sync with the global expectations of designers and evolve with industry standards, fostering design skills through the cross-pollination of interdiscplinary courses. The program is built on an ‘Experience-centred Design’ curriculum, crafted for the future designer, where the students will get to work on the interdisciplinary nature of complex problem-solving by integrating diverse perspectives and fostering new approaches to thinking and problem-solving.
FLAME has integrated courses from the disciplines of Design, Humanities, Management, Social Sciences and Technology to nurture designers, who are storytellers, makers and doers, and systems thinkers and aims to develop a reflective design-oriented mindset. Students will also get the choice to pick minors from a range of options along with their major. Armed with cutting-edge knowledge, experience, and exposure, they will be industry-ready and can look forward to a rewarding career as designers.
FLAME will also offer financial aid and scholarship to deserving students.
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